The Amazing Race Arkaystia 5

The Amazing Race Arkaystia 4 is the fifth season of the reality television series The Amazing Race. The season premiered on the TBA. It features 11 teams of two in a race around the world for 750,000 ARK grand prize, and a brand new car courtesy of Tauro Cars. The sponsors have remained unchanged, the main being Tauro Cars, Arkay Travel and Skolla Energy Drinks. Ivy Levan retained her role as host. This season saw an increase of 250,000 to the prize money. The show visited the countries of Fronezenchya, Kashykia and Rraegvoerrgh for the first time.

Development
Filming of The Amazing Race Arkaystia 5 started on 1 November 2015 from TBA and ended on 23 November 2015 at TBA. The season spanned X continents and X countries. The Express Pass from the main series remained, won by the team who won the first leg of the race, and a second Express Pass that the winner of the first leg would have to hand to another team before the end of the fifth leg. Teams were also equipped with Fitbit devices to monitor their physical statistics. The Voting Yield remained after being introduced in season 3. With a solid number of sponsors still supporting the show, the season featured international travel yet again. Petro-Arkaystia became a full time sponsor of the show, announcing a 3 season partnership with the show.

Cast
Casting for the fourth season took place during the airing of season 4. The casting director stated in an interview that the show wanted to continue on the success that had been built so far. Auditions took place in the capitol of each province with a second held in Olgogradov in the Jamalova Islands and in Bazankaiya, Tretsk. For the first time casting was held in Paytasia, the newly formed province from former Zarta in the city of Karynka. The cast announced online over a couple of days on The Amazing Race Arkaystia social media pages following a series of teasers. Eleven teams were cast for the fifth season.

Marko (29) & Mariya (29) are a team of dentists from Ray, Tretsk. After meeting in a dentist school in the capital, this duo ended up working together in the same dental surgery for the past 5 years. Describing themselves as good friends as well as colleagues, this pair are also keen fitness fanatics.

Mila (40) & Tatiana (44) are a team of music gurus from Prekysta, Tretsk. This duo have a history of managing music acts, being in the limelight, writing songs and in their early retirement have opened an exclusive retro music store in Prekysta. Describing each other as kooky and outlandish, they believe the skills they've learned on their travels with different acts will make them contenders to win the contest.

Yuliana (33) & Katya (35) are a team of moms from Volkmanov, Arkaykiv. This duo met whilst out in a park and have been friends ever since. Between them they have seven children. Believing being a working mother is the toughest job in the world, they feel they've the strength and perseverance to survivor the race and win it.

Aleksandr (50) & Aleks (21) are a father and son team from Karynka, Lotsira. They are the first team to represent the province of Lotsira following it becoming part of Arkaystia. Aleksandr is an engineer and Aleks is a college student. Despite butting heads often, they believe their strong bond will help them win the race.

Pylyp (55) & Zoya Yaroslava (52) are a team of married ghost hunters from Loretsk, Kaysta. This duo have been hunting ghosts throughout Arkaystia for 30 years, featuring on Most Haunted Arkaystia tv show that ran for 3 years. They believe their ability to connect to the spirit world will guide them through international legs with ease.

Luka (23) & Nastya (21) are a dating team from Kasia Beach, Milykava. This duo have been dating since high-school, both having a passion for the outdoors. Luka is a surf instructor whilst Nastya is a professional beach volleyball player. They hope their strong personalities won't cause them to argue under pressure, but believe the race will be the next big step in their relationship for the future.

Petr (30) & Valentyn (32) are a team of IT technicians and game developers from Rosnov, Arkaykiv. These self-defined "supernerds" are hoping the race will put them in the spotlight to find love. This duo became friends whilst working for the same IT firm, and believe their brains can outwit any brawn or beauty on the race.

Vitaly (26) & Sofiya (24) are a team of YouTube creators from Helgaheim, Jamalova Islands and Zsamodar, Stekamova. After meeting at a convention in 2014, this duo quickly became the best of friends. Vitaly has established a following of 2.4 million subscribers tuning in for gaming content, whilst Sofiya is one of the country's most subscribed channels, attaining 8.1 million subscribers tuning in for beauty and make-up content. They believe their social skills will help them win the race.

Inna (24) & Svetlana (23) are a team of beauty queens from Tinsk, Stekamova. Both of these models have taken part in beauty pageants throughout the region, winning several titles. However these girls come from humble beginnings, with both girls coming from small farming communities. They believe they have the tenacity and willpower to make it to the top and win the race.

Kalyna (25) & Maxim (20) are a team of siblings from Kazynt, Milykava. Kalyna is a professional dancer and Maxim is currently attending university studying performing arts. This duo have an extremely tight bond after losing their father at a young age. They believe the race will be a chance for them to experience childhood again as they were made grow up early.

Misha (28) & Larisa (28) are a team of exes from Zemlya Plyazhiv, Kaysta. This duo were partners for 5 years before the relationship ended in a bad break-up. Misha is a chef and Larisa is a personal trainer. Despite being exes, this duo believe they work so well together in other aspects that they can win every leg of the race through their physical prowess.

Results
The following teams participated in the Race, each listed along with their placements in each leg and relationships as identified by the program. Note that this table is not necessarily reflective of all content broadcast on television, owing to the inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order:


 * A red team placement means the team was eliminated.
 * A green ƒ indicates that the team won a Fast Forward.
 * A purple ε indicates that the team decided to use the first Express Pass on that leg; if next to a leg number, it indicates that the team with the first Express Pass was eliminated on that Leg without ever having used it. A magenta ə indicates the team had previously been given the second Express Pass and used it on that leg.
 * An underlined blue team's placement indicates that the team came in last on a non-elimination leg and had to perform a Speed Bump during the next leg of the race.
 * An underlined leg number indicates that there was no mandatory rest period at the Pit Stop and all teams were ordered to continue racing, although the first place team was still awarded a prize for that leg. An underlined team placement indicates that the team came in last on a "continue racing" leg and was ordered to continue racing.
 * A capital U next to a leg number signified there was a Uturn or Double Uturn on that leg of the race.
 * A brown ⊃ or a cyan ⋑ indicates that the team chose to use one of the two U-Turns in a Double U-Turn; brown ⊂ or cyan ⋐ indicates the team who received it.
 * A capital gold Y next to a leg number signified there was a Yield or Double Yield on that leg of the race.
 * A gold > indicates the teams that used the Yield and a gold < indicates the team(s) that received the Yield.
 * A gold team placement indicates that team was immune from the Voting Yield on that leg of the race.


 * 1) Misha & Larisa used the Express Pass to bypass the Roadblock on Leg 5 of the race. Larisa had elected to do the task.
 * 2) Mila & Tatiana and Pylyp & Zoya Yaroslava both received two-hour penalties for failing to complete the Roadblock in Leg 5. Mila & Tatiana checked-in in 7th place and Pylyp & Zoya Yaroslava in 8th, meaning the penalties did not effect the result.
 * 3) Misha & Larisa and Marko & Mariya both forgot to bring their gnome to the pit-stop with them. They thus incurred 30 minute penalties. Misha & Larisa initially checked-in 1st, and Marko & Mariya in 2nd. During this time Aleksandr & Aleks and Luka & Nastya checked-in dropping them to 3rd and 4th respectively.
 * 4) Mila & Tatiana failed to complete the Roadblock on Leg 6 thus received a two-hour penalty. The also fell so far behind looking for their gnome that Ivy had to eliminate them on the race course.
 * 5) Marko & Mariya used the Express Pass to bypass the Roadblock on Leg 7 of the race. Mariya had elected to do the task.

Episode Title Quotes
1. "Buoy Oh Buoy" – Aleksandr 2. "Our Enemies Will Fall Like Dominoes" – Larisa 3. "Drop It Low, Pump It Up, and Shake It!" – Sandra Afrika (Guest) 4. "Why Won't It Go Forward?!" – Svetlana 5. "This Is Taking Social Media Stalking to the Next Level" – Vitaly 6. "Just An Ass Being An Ass" – Larisa

Prizes
Leg 1 - The Express Pass & 5,000 Arkays Leg 2 - A trip for two to Ágá, Izola Leg 3 - A trip for two to Farsknordi, Björnska Leg 4 - A trip for two to Hyggenes, Klapaucius Leg 5 - A year of free petrol, courtesy of Petro-Arkaystia Leg 6 - A ski trip for two to Dragonae, Arkaystia Leg 7 -

Leg 1 (Prekysta, Tretsk Tretsk.PNG)

 * SLT - Teams began the race on Kallan pier where they were were told to race out to a number of buoys located in the water below to find a with the Prekysta coastguard symbol. Once teams had an exact match and brought it to Ivy they would receive their next clue and could continue on the race. If they were wrong they had to search again. The last team to finish would receive an automatic Yield once it occurred. An Express Pass was also hidden amongst the buoys.
 * Teams then had to make their way to Hotel Alexander in central Prekysta where they would find their next clue for a Roadblock. In this Roadblock one team member had to repel down the side of the hotel and collect puzzle pieces along the way. Once they had collected all their pieces and reached the ground, the had to assemble the puzzle to spell out their next location, Plaza St. Mikhail.
 * Once at Plaza St. Mikhail teams received a clue for a Detour, Urban Farming or Urban Gardening. In Urban Farming, teams had to make their way to the rooftop of Jonas apartment block in downtown Prekysta where they would have to harvest honey from a beehive following the instructions from a beekeeper. Once teams had completed this they then had to sell 8 jars of the beekeeper's honey to street goers. On completion of this task teams would receive their next clue. In Urban Gardening, teams had to make their way to Lili Gardens where they would be planting a new plot, following a pattern set out by award-winning gardeners. Teams had to select the right plants, and place them in the right order to match the sample. Once teams completed the plot they would receive their next clue.
 * Teams then had to make their way to the pit-stop, St. Monika's Cathedral. The last team to check in here may be eliminated from the race.

Leg 2 (Prekysta, Tretsk Tretsk.PNG → Tycolas, Fronezenchya Flag of Fronezenchya.png)

 * At the start of Leg 2, teams had to find a flight from Prekysta International Airport to Tycolas, Fronezenchya. On touchdown in Tycolas, teams had to make their way to Madeline Park where they would find their next clue.
 * Here teams would find a Voting Yield. Teams had to choose to Yield one team. The team with the most votes would have to wait out a predetermined amount of time at a later stage in the leg. In the event of a tie, both teams would be Yielded. Kalyna & Maxim were automatically Yielded for placing last in the starting-line-task.
 * Teams also received a Route Info directing them to Exla where teams encountered a Roadblock. In this Roadblock one team member had to correctly place dominoes so that when they fell the last one would fall to hit a gong. Traps were set along the course so that if the performer tripped the grid the dominoes would collapse. This task is famous in Fronezenchya as it helped now president Michelle Dougan win immunity on Survivor. On completion of the task teams would receive their next clue.
 * Teams then had to make their way to Poole Speedway where they would find their next clue, a Route Info. In this Route Info each member of the team had to successfully finish a lap of the course in under 1:39. Once both team members had completed this they would receive their next clue. It was here that teams also encountered the Yield board, where Yielded teams were forced to wait out a predetermined amount of time.
 * Following this task teams made their way to Merry Fair where they encountered another Route Info. In this Route Info teams had to "go fish" for a rubber duck which had their team photo at the bottom in a huge revolving pool of 200 ducks. Once teams found their team picture they could exchange their duck for their next clue.
 * Teams could now make their way to the pit-stop of this leg of the race, Dougan Palace, home of Fronezench president, Michelle Dougan. The last team to arrive here may be eliminated from the race.

Leg 3 (Tycolas, Fronezenchya Flag of Fronezenchya.png → Kõlutaah, Kashykia Flag of Kashykia.png)

 * At the start of Leg 3, teams had to find flights from Tycolas, Fronezenchya to Longjäärben, Kashykia. Once in Longjäärben teams then had to find a train to Kõlutaah where they would find their first clue outside the train station.
 * Here teams received a Route Info. Teams had to pick up a Tauro car, and then drive themselves to the square of Kõlutaah Old Town where they had to learn a short poem using the Kashyk language. Once teams had learned the poem, the hate to recite it on the square. Once teams had successfully learned, pronounced and presented the poem, the would receive their next clue.
 * Teams then had to make their way to Kõlutaah Arena where they encountered a Detour, Dance or Chance. In Dance, teams had to learn a seductive and intimate dance routine led by Kashyk all-star celebrity Sandra Afrika. Teams had to completely learn off the routine, complete with slutdrop, to a panal of 3 judges. Once they received a score over 20, they would receive their next clue. In Chance, teams had to make their way to Kõlutaah Kasino where they had to play a game of chance, roulette. Teams had 25 chips, and had to get lucky to hit their number. Teams could use a maximum of 3 chips per turn. If teams hit their number, they would receive their next clue. If teams ran out of chips without winning, they would be forced to do the other side of the Detour.
 * On completion of the Detour, teams made their way to the North Wall on the outskirts of Kõlutaah where they would find their next clue for a Roadblock. In this Roadblock, one team member had to scale the wall to the top, where they would collect a Kashyk flag, part of the former line of defense like a historical Kashyk warrior. They would then need to shoot a bow and arrow to hit an enemy target in the hedgerows below. Once they hit the target, the team member would scale down the other side of the wall and place a flag where the enemy target was hit. On completion, teams would receive their next clue.
 * Teams could then make drive themselves to the pit-stop, the Miilünisan Monastery at the base of Mt. Haanja. The last team to arrive here may be eliminated from the race.

Leg 4 (Kõlutaah, Kashykia Flag of Kashykia.png → Maila, Kashykia Flag of Kashykia.png)

 * At the start of Leg 4, teams had to drive themselves from Kõlutaah, Kashykia to Maila, Kashykia. Once teams arrived in the Maila Old Town they would find their next clue at the clock tower in the centre of the town.
 * In this Route Info teams had to climb the clock tower. Once at the top they would be told to guess the number of steps. If teams guessed the number of steps right, they would then need to use a set of binoculars to spy a race flag from the top of the tower which would reveal their next location, the Mailese Orthodox Church. Once here they would need to select a candle and light it inside the church. Once the candle melted it would reveal a tile with their departure time the following morning, one of 7:00, 7:30 and 7:45.
 * It was at the Mailese Orthodox Church that teams also had to nominate another team to be Yielded in the second Voting Yield of the race. This would force teams to pause racing for a predetermined amount of time at a later point in the leg.
 * In the morning teams received their next clue and were told to make their way to Katu Cove. Once here teams would find a Roadblock. In this Roadblock one team member had to use a tradition round boat known as a coracle to paddle their way out to one of the marked islets where they would pick up their next clue. They then had to row back in to shore to continue on with the leg.
 * Teams then had to make their way back to the Mailese Old Town outdoor markets where they would find their next clue for a Detour, Buy or Sell. It was also here that Yielded teams would have to wait out their penalty.
 * In Buy, teams had to use a kitty provided to haggle for a number of items on a list provided. Once teams had collected all their items they could exchange it for their next clue. If teams did not buy all the items with the allotted cash they could use their own cash instead, or alternatively take a 10 minute penalty for each non-complete item. In Sell, teams would have take position at a market stall and sell 150 Kraunen worth of fish. Once teams had collected the right amount of money they could exchange it for their next clue.
 * Teams could then make their way on foot to the next pit-stop of the race, Taptka Vantage Point, overlooking the Mailese Old Town. The last team to check in here may be eliminated from the race.

Leg 5 (Maila, Kashykia Flag of Kashykia.png → Ágá, Izola Flag of Izola.png)

 * At the start of Leg 5, teams took an overnight train from Maila to the capital Longjäärben, where they then had to find a flight from Kashykia to Ágá, Izola. Once in Ágá, teams had to make their way to the central control room in Ágá's CBD in Yaeji Tower.
 * Here teams encountered a Route Info. In this task one team member had to enter the Ágá's southern quarters' control room and had to act as Big Brother. Using the camera links they had to try locate a race flag in one of 3 locations. They then had to give their teammate directions via walkie-talkie to pick up a clue in one of the locations. Once teams had located and found a clue they could reunite and make their way to the next location, Ni Skyscraper where they would find their next clue.
 * Here teams found a Roadblock. In this Roadblock one team member had to perform a tightrope walk between the two Ni Skyscrapers. In the middle they had to climb down a rope ladder to pick up there clue at the bottom, climb back up and across to the tower. Only two stations were available so if teams fell off the course or couldn't complete it, the performer would go back to the end of the queue.
 * It was also here Pylyp & Zoya Yaroslava encountered their Speed Bump. In this task they had to collect 10 small race flags from an office on the floor of the Roadblock. Once they had collected all 10 flags they could continue on with the race.
 * Following the Roadblock teams had to make their way to Ágá's premiere beach destination, Ai, where they encountered a Detour, Lemonade or Beach Raid. In Lemonade, teams had to make their way to a marked stall where they had numerous fruits and vegetables. They needed to memorize the names and recipes of 10 different power juices loved by beach-goers. Once teams correctly made each juice in one go they would receive their next clue. In Beach Raid teams had to make their way to a marked area in the water where they would need to use a metal detector to locate 3 bottle caps. Once teams had found 3 bottle caps they could exchange them for their next clue.
 * Teams then had to swim their way to the pit-stop, Ai Float, a floating platform popular with tourists for diving, jumping and sliding, where the last team to arrive may be eliminated from the race.

Leg 6 (Ágá, Izola Flag of Izola.png → Aerz, Rraegvoerrgh Flag of Rraegvoerrgh.png)

 * At the start of Leg 6, teams had to find a flight from Ágá, Izola, to Aerz, Rraegvoerrgh. Once there they had to pick up a marked car and make their way to Qubka Monastery, where they would have an overnight stay with Rraeg elders, receive a blessing and their next clue the following morning.
 * Teams then had to travel to the summit of Mt. Heijdi. Once here they encountered a Route Info. In this Route Info teams had to select a donkey, correctly assemble its traditional gear, and fill two baskets with fire fodder. They then had to lead the donkey up a marked path, where they would meet the Voerghi tribe conservation, trading the donkey for their next clue.
 * At the camp teams encountered a Detour, Wick or Thatch. In Wick, teams had to help build the wall of an animal enclosure, using a wattle and daub method. Teams had to weave thin sticks into a wicker and cover it with a wet mud known as daub. As it dried this would create a stable wall structure. Once teams completed a marked section to the standards of the tribesman, they would receive their next clue. In Thatch, teams had to use the materials provided, including dried hay, to correctly thatch a section of a roof so that it provided insulation and a water-tight house for animals. Once this was completed to the standard of the tribeswoman, teams would receive their next clue.
 * Teams then had to make their way on foot to the Rraza forest where they would find their next clue for a Roadblock. In this Roadblock one team member had to throw 5 axes into 5 targets at varying distances. Once the Roadblock performer connected with each target they would receive their next clue.
 * On completion of the Roadblock teams were directed to make their way deeper into the forest following a marked path. Once they reached their destination they encountered another Route Info. In this Route Info teams had to search through the gnarling trees and forest floor to find a roaming gnome. Once teams found the gnome in the marked area their clue would be on the base.
 * Teams were then directed to the pit-stop, Karrghi Yak Sanctuary, located at the confluence of the Yama and Farri rivers. Teams would need to travel a mile on foot to locate the confluence following gravel paths with their gnome. The last team to arrive may be eliminated from the race.

Leg 7 (Aerz, Rraegvoerrgh Flag of Rraegvoerrgh.png)

 * At the start of Leg 7, teams had to make their way to Hezr Yak range by a special tuk tuk type vehincle, where they encountered a Route Info.
 * In this Route Info teams had to ride a yak across the Yertza River, collecting two parts of their next clue along the way. Once teams safely crossed the river with both pieces of their clue, the could continue racing.
 * Teams then had to travel on foot to their next destination on the Hezr range, where they encountered a Detour, Rags or Riches. In Rags, teams had to travel to a local rice patty field where they had to fill 4 large rag sacks with rice, a Rraegvoerrgi staple, and transport them to a local school where they would receive their clue in exchange for the rice. In Riches, teams would have to correctly bead an unfinished piece of Rraegvoerrgi jewelry, worn like a large necklace. Once teams correctly completed a piece like the example, they would receive their next clue.
 * After the Detour teams had to make their way to Figrrae where they would encounter a Double U-Turn. Here two teams had the chance to slow down another team by forcing them to go back and completing the other half of the Detour.
 * Teams then had to make their way to the Yyrr community where they needed to locate the "squawking lady" to find their next clue. Once teams located this woman they would encounter a Roadblock.
 * In this Roadblock one team member had to perform a throat-singing sequence after taking a lesson from a well respected elder. The Roadblock performer would practice with an elder before performing in front of the lead elder who would judge them on technique, quality, and closeness to the original piece. Once she was satisfied, teams would receive their next clue.
 * Teams could then make their way by horseback to the pit-stop, Senym Lagoon, a watering hole for Rraegvoerrgh's wide range of animals. The last team to arrive here may be eliminated from the race.